bonnie zagula

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Bonnie L. Zagula, of Weirton, WV, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 80.

Bonnie was born in Rochester, New York on March 22, 1943.

After graduating from high school, she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. where she served at Quantico, Virginia until honorably discharged in 1963. After moving from Clearwater, Florida to Weirton, Bonnie married her husband Ed and created a happy and loving home for her family. Bonnie later attended The College of Steubenville and Wheeling Jesuit College, where she obtained a degree in Business and Finance, and went on to become a stockbroker and financial planner. After working for several brokerage houses, Bonnie created her own firm which evolved into a family business.

Bonnie was dedicated to her clients and treated them like family. She forged her own path in a male-dominated profession and was an inspiration to working mothers in the 80’s balancing family and career. She led an investment advisory group at Northern Community College and was consistently voted #1 financial advisor in the Weirton Daily Times Best of the Best. Bonnie was instrumental in bringing the Weirton Steel Corporation IPO (initial public offering) on June 15, 1989. Weirton Steel Corporation was one of the largest employee-owned companies and offered four million shares of common stock.

Known to her friends and the community for her kindness and generosity, Bonnie’s door was open to all, and she was always ready to lend an ear and a helping hand. To know her was to love her, and she will always be remembered by her grandson’s friends as Grandma Bonnie.

Bonnie’s compassion and advocacy for feral cats was unwavering, often to the consternation of her neighbors. She was a generous supporter of numerous animal shelters and charities.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Edward Zagula, and will be remembered with great love by her sons Christopher (Beth) Ozazewski of Bel Air, MD, Matthew (Stephanie) Zagula, and David (Gina Travaglino) Zagula, her daughters Debbie Zagula and Pam Zagula, her grandson Charlie Zagula, her granddaughters Alex Ozazewski and Ava Ozazewski, her sisters Helen (Fred) Ford of Marion, NY, and Joyce (Paul Olson) Kelnosky of Hillsboro, WI, and her cats Tiger and Mama Cat.

The Zagula family would like to thank Rhonda Quattrocchi and the staff at Grace Cottage for their exemplary care and comfort over the past year. The compassion and kindness shown to our mother and to all of us has been overwhelming. The family is also grateful to Valley Hospice for their support at such a difficult time.

Private family services will be held at St. Paul’s Cemetery Chapel.

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  1. Candle Selection 8Bonnie I will forever miss you. You truly were an angel. You always gave me the best advice and always told me to love myself, and hold my head up high because I deserve nothing but the best. You were always like a second mother to me. I will never forgot all of our talks and just hanging out spending time with you and mama cat. I will forever miss you! I love you Bonnie! Xoxoxo

  2. Candle Selection 2😔 Bonnie, you were like family to me and my children. The most caring, and kind hearted person I knew 💕 You were truly one of a kind for sure! Any one who knows you would agree. Always putting everyone first! Great listener and told you what you needed to hear and not what you wanted to hear. I miss you so much already but will carry you in my heart always! Thank you for the everything! Until we meet again Love you Bon!

  3. A True Lady. Bonnie and Ed taught many people by example. They taught people how to be successful but humble, how to be hard working but family and community oriented, how to be influential but still a Gentleman and Lady and how to always be supportive of their friends. May Bonnie rest in peace.

  4. Candle Selection 5Bonnie, I always enjoyed talking to you , you will be missed. You raised a beautiful family and will always be remembered…

  5. Candle Selection 8We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bonnie was a great lady Jimmy and I both loved her. Bonnie supported her family, friends and the community she will be greatly missed.
    Our deepest sympathy.
    Love Dana & James Sellitti

  6. Candle Selection 2To Debbie and family, we are so truly sorry to hear about Bonnie. May your faith carry you through this difficult time. Take care and God bless
    Jody (Trupiano) and George Gerbo

  7. Candle Selection 1Bonnie, Your kindness to me was always cherished. To her Family, I extend my heartfelt prayers and sympathy as you grieve your loss. God Bless You All!

  8. Candle Selection 2Heaven has gained the most caring, kind and generous Angel. I will never forget, and treasure the time I spent working with you Bonnie. I will be forever grateful to have known you…You were a woman of class and will be missed.

    Debbie xo

  9. Candle Selection 8Bonnie was beautiful, kind and class personified. I will always remember her welcoming smile. My heart-felt condolences to the family and to my forever friend, Pam.

  10. So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. She was my financial person for so long. I missed not seeing her in the office in the last several years. I always enjoyed meeting with her and when my husband Dan first met her she instantly liked him and they traded e-mails often about politics. My sympathy to Matt, Pam and the entire Zagula family. May she rest in peace.

  11. Candle Selection 4Pam my thoughts & prayers are with you. May all your memories with her bring you peace🙏🏻💜

  12. Candle Selection 1Our thoughts and prayers to Bonnie’s family. She had a huge and caring heart. Always treated us like family-such a kind person!!!

  13. Debbie,Pam andMatt I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My history with your parents goes all the way back to my teenage years. Time takes its toll but I never thought either one of your parents seemed old. They were both so bright and friendly throughout their entire life. I will miss your mom and so will a lot of other people.

  14. Debbie, Matt and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Matt, I so appreciate your kindness you and Pam showed me when I needed you but all I ever heard, for years! was if I needed anything all I need to do is see Bonnie Zagula; she is phenomenal to deal with. My mom loved her and had the utmost respect for your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

  15. Matt, and Zagula Family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all upon the passing of your mom. Bonnie was a wonderful person and she and your dad always were kind and great to us. Treasure the great memories they provided for many. We send our love.
    Jim and Anne Paul

  16. My condolences to the Zagula families my thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.

  17. Candle Selection 5Our family is saddened and shocked to hear about Bonnie’s passing. Bonnie and Ed were always such kind and helpful neighbors. We enjoyed seeing them daily, and having lots of conversations, as being such wonderful next door neighbors. Bonnie and Ed were kind hearted; always ready to lend a helping hand. We can remember Benny bringing over lots of veggies from his beloved garden, and Bonnie always wanting to do something to say “thank you” for being so nice; Please rest in peace, Bonnie, and now be reunited with your loved ones who have passed before. Please say “hello” to Benny 😊, I’m sure he has lots to talk to you and Ed about. LOL. Our deepest sympathies to your family, (Benny), Theresa, Maria and Joe Yanni.

  18. Dear Debbie, David, Pam, and Matt,
    I hope you know how much Bonnie was loved and appreciated by the Asfour family. My memories go back to the first year that Bonnie became the “Queen” of Donell Street. She was the youngest mother who very quickly won the respect of not only the young children she chose to love and raise, but of my parents who cherished their life long friendship with her and Ed. I appreciated her frequent visits to see my dad while he battled ALS. She could make him smile like no other. And she often called to speak to my mom or check on her after my mom moved to Hedgesville with us. Bonnie genuinely cared about us and her optimism helped us through our darkest hours. We will never forget her. Thank you for sharing her with us.


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